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Monthly Archives: August 2011

Aug
31
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Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Bridging the Digital Divide with Online Education

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

The Great Divide is Getting Wider Image: digitalart / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Even as technology advances and becomes increasingly ubiquitous, little doubt remains that there is an ever-widening digital … View More



Aug
30
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9 New Skills You Need To be a 21st Century Educator

No more reading, writing and 'rithmatic with nothing but pencils, paper and a shoe with one hole in it. View More



Aug
30
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Demonstrate Your Learning with Free Media Production Tools

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Being able to learn something that you are interested in is one of the great pleasures of taking an online class. What many students dislike about education in general, however, is the pressure of needing … View More



Aug
26
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Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Using Free Texts to Enhance Your Online Teaching

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

While not all online instructors have the freedom to craft their own courses, when the opportunity does arise, taking advantage of freely available tools and materials online can enhance the appeal of … View More



Aug
24
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What You Can Learn for Free Online – Part 2.

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

The previous post examined the variety of free, informal learning opportunities available on the Internet. But maybe that informal, unstructured model of learning is not right for you. Or maybe you are … View More



Aug
23
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15 Famous Designers Who Skipped Fashion School

What did famous fashion designers do before they were stars of the industry? For many, they spent their time in school, meticulously learning the trade for which they would become so popular. But for … View More



Aug
23
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What You Can Learn for Free Online – Part 1

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Unless the educational accreditation system as a whole undergoes massive changes, there will always be a requirement to pay for an education if you want an academic degree. Face it, we live in a capitalist … View More



Aug
22
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New Technology and Online Learning: The Possibility and the Promise

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

New Technology The excitement inherent in digital technology is that future innovation cannot be easily anticipated. The new technology of today spawns new ideas, which lead to future innovation, which … View More



Aug
19
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Changing the Nature of Knowledge

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

The Nature of Knowing One of the most important innovations that an educator can embrace is not a software program or particular technological tool, but rather a philosophy of teaching. In the 20th Century … View More



Articles

For Students
  • Introduction to Online Learning: Are You Ready to Be an Online Learner? Introduction to Online Learning: Are You Ready to Be an Online Learner?
  • College, Accreditation, and You
  • The Economics of Your Education
  • Technology Literacy I: Lessons for the Online Student
  • The Psychology of Time Management
  • Communication 101: How to Make a Well-Thought-Out Point Online
  • The Practice of Participation in an Online Course
  • Understanding Privacy as a 21st Century Student

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For Educators
  • The Art of Online Instruction The Art of Online Instruction
  • Intro to Online Course Design
  • Tech Literacy II: Skills for the Online Instructor
  • Communication 102: Creating a Community from Behind a Computer Screen
  • A Survey of Employment Trends for Online Educators
  • Investigating the Online Student Body
  • Understanding Academic Integrity
  • Independent Study: Staying Current in Your Field

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FAQ Videos
  • Are online universities legitimate?
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Blog
  • Can Free Online Education Be Both Successful and Beneficial?
  • 15 Secrets of the Most Successful Self-Learners
  • How to “Flip this Lesson” Using YouTube and TED Ed
  • Will Education For All Create a Caste System?
  • 21 Skills We Need the Most in a 21st Century Economy
  • How “Flip This Lesson” by TED Ed Could Help Teachers More
  • The State of the Internet
  • edX: Making Education Better, Stronger, and Faster Than It Was Before
  • The 10 Poorest High Schools in the U.S.

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